Teaching the Bible in the Church: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes CE 3083 / OT 3053 Fall 2009 Instructors: David C. Hester and Patricia K.

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Teaching the Bible in the Church: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes CE 3083 / OT 3053 Fall 2009 Instructors: David C. Hester and Patricia K. Tull This is an interdisciplinary course concerned with the practice of teaching Bible in the congregation. It is concerned, in particular, with developing skills for leading congregational Bible study of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. These skills include: the practice of biblical exegesis, interpretation, and educational design. We want to look with considerable depth at the process that lies behind the scenes of the most common adult church education experience: group Bible study led by a pastor or church educator. Expected Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students should: 1. Be able to exegete a passage of Scripture and create a plan for teaching the text in a congregational setting; 2. Have had an experience teaching one or more texts from Job, Proverbs, and/or Ecclesiastes to adults; 3. Examine issues related to Bible study in a congregation, including: a. Biblical authority b. Teaching Old Testament in the church c. Exegesis and interpretation skills and presuppositions d. The particular context of adult education Methods and Requirements Reading and Class Preparation All students are expected to complete the common readings for the course. These include: Blair, Christine. The Art of Teaching the Bible: A Practical Guide for Adults. Louisville: Geneva Press, 2001. Groome, Thomas. Christian Religious Education: Sharing Our Story and Vision. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1980. Chapters 9-10. [Reserve] Wink, Walter. Transforming Bible Study: A Leader s Guide. Nashville: Abingdon, 1989. Selected portions of volumes on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes in The New Interpreter s Bible, Volumes 4-5. Selected readings from introductory articles in New Interpreter s Bible, Volume 1. [Reserve] Students are also expected to consult at least two commentaries on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes for introduction to the book, historical and literary issues, theological perspectives, and commentary on specific passages being studied or taught, one commentary being The New Interpreters Bible s relevant volumes. Teaching (50%) Students will teach twice during the semester, first in pairs, the second time individually. You will be given a list of passages from which to choose, and your second teaching session should not be from the same biblical book as your first. Exegetical notes, a statement concerning the passage s significance, and a plan for teaching should be submitted in advance of each teaching session (5-7 pages, double-spaced). Presentations will be followed by evaluative discussion. Each student is required to have notes and reflections on passages that his/her peers are teaching

2 in their team and individual sessions. These may be collected in a notebook or journal or whatever form you find helpful. Instructors may ask to look at your notes and reflections from time to time during the semester. These are working documents for you to bring and use in class during discussions. Dates for teaching to be determined in class Written assignments (25% each) 1. Each student will write a piece on biblical authority and interpretation in a congregational setting, focused particularly on the significance of Job, Proverbs, or Ecclesiastes for today (choosing the book you did not sign up to teach on). The piece can take the form of a sermon, a presentation to the session, the first lesson in a Bible study series, or a confirmation class session or some other format/genre that you can imagine might be helpful for presenting such ideas to a congregation. It should integrate insights from the common readings, critically evaluated and judiciously used. The first draft (4-6 pages double-spaced) will set out your approach, and the second draft (6-8 pages) will improve on it and add discussion of a particular passage in relation to your understanding of the Bible s authority in a congregational setting. First draft due Oct 8; final draft Nov 17 2. Each student will submit a final project. For those who are taking the course for CE credit, the project may be teaching notes, exegetical information, introductory material, a description of teaching method, and a fairly detailed plan for teaching a selected text. Those taking the course for Bible credit may explore a topic of interest and importance to you related to Job, Proverbs, or Ecclesiastes, its formation, history of interpretation, theology, or place in the church. Topics will be selected in consultation with instructors. 10-15 pages, double-spaced. Due last day of Class. Use of Inclusive Language Learning is fundamentally concerned with communication, self-expression, and personal and social transformation. Learning respects individuals, their feelings, their value and worth, and their particular potential for contributing to common knowledge and community virtue. Learning is fundamentally and intentionally inclusive. Since all learning is inherently ethical and political, and theological discourse traditionally has been patriarchal and gender exclusive, the Seminary has established a policy, in the interest of constructing an inclusive and egalitarian community, that the language (symbols, metaphors) used in our class discussions and written work shall be gender inclusive and respectful of all persons and groups as valued human creatures of God. Racism also permeates our society and is detrimental to any learning environment. We need to use language, symbols, and metaphors that honor our commitment to racial equality and justice. Citation of Sources Be careful to document fully any information included in your papers that is not original. Also be aware that when you summarize information, even when you give the complete documentation information, your summaries should be in your words and not retain too much of the original author s style. A paper that presents the ideas or writing of someone else as if they were your own constitutes plagiarism, and seminary policy on academic honesty will be followed. The Academic Support Center has handouts, and/or the Library can be of assistance.

3 Class Attendance Students are expected to attend all scheduled meetings of the course, except for illness or other valid reasons. Electronics-Free Environment Because the format of the class is primarily discussion, laptops will not be necessary or useful in this class. Please take any notes you would like to keep by hand, and you may transcribe them later as needed. Needless to say, cell phones and other communications devices should be turned off during class time. Special Accommodations Students requiring accommodation for a learning disability should be in contact with Kathy Mapes in the ASC Center (kmapes@lpts.edu) as soon as possible and should speak with the instructors to arrange appropriate adjustments. Web Site This course is posted on CAMS, which may be accessed through the Seminary web site. The CAMS site will be used for access to course documents, such as the syllabus and calendar, for student teaching plans to be submitted in advance of class presentations, for faculty prepared materials that may be made available to class participants, and for threaded conversations around questions or issues, as desired. Before attending class, please reread the books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. Thurs, Sept 10 Tues, Sept 15 Thurs, Sept 17 Tues, Sept 22 Thurs, Sept 24 Tues, Sept 29 Thurs, Oct 1 Course introduction and introduction to wisdom literature in the Bible Preparation: read Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes Review of Proverbs and of Biblical Poetry Preparation: read the introduction to the book of Proverbs in the NIB Bible Commentary, vol. 5 Review of Job and of Biblical Narrative Preparation: read the introduction to the book of Job in the NIB Bible Commentary, vol. 4 Workshop on Proverbs Preparation: assignments to be given in class on Sept 15 Workshop on Job Preparation: assignments to be given in class on Sept 17 (no class) Review of Ecclesiastes and of Canonical Interpretation Preparation: read the introduction to the book of Ecclesiastes in the NIB Bible Commentary, vol. 6

4 Tues, Oct 6 Thurs, Oct 8 Tues, Oct 13 Thurs, Oct 15 Tues, Oct 20 Thurs, Oct 22 Oct 27 - Oct 29 Tues, Nov 3 Thurs, Nov 5 Tues, Nov 10 Thurs, Nov 12 Tues, Nov 17 Nov 19-Dec 10 Thurs, Dec 10 Workshop on Ecclesiastes Preparation: assignments to be given in class on Oct 1 Discussion of the Character of Adult Education; and Blair, The Art of Teaching the Bible Preparation: Read the book First draft of authority piece due before class begins Discussion of Groome, Christian Religious Education Preparation: Read chapters 9-10; articles as assigned from NIB 1 Discussion of Wink, Transforming Bible Study Preparation: Read the book Two Bible study sessions, using Blair s method Two Bible study sessions, using Blair s method Research and Study Week Two Bible study sessions, using Groome s method Two Bible study sessions, using Groome s method Two Bible study sessions, using Wink s method Two Bible study sessions, using Wink s method Second round of Bible studies begins Final draft of authority piece due before class begins Second round of Bible studies continues Final Bible studies and course conclusion. Pledge yourself to fill out the online course evaluation.

5 Bibliography Wisdom Literature Clifford, Richard. Introduction to Wisdom Literature. In New Interpreter s Bible, vol. 5. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Crenshaw, James L. Old Testament Wisdom: An Introduction. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981. O Connor, Kathleen M. The Wisdom Literature. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1990. Murphy, Roland E. The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature. Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 1990. Job Commentaries Clines, David J. A. Job 1-20; Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas: Word Books, Publisher, 1989. Clines, David J. A. Job 21-37. Word Biblical Commentary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2006. Balentine, Samuel. Job. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2006. Gordis, Robert. The Book of Job: Commentary, New Translation, and Special Studies. New York: The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1978. Habel, Norman C. The Book of Job. The Old Testament Library. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1985. Newsom, Carol A. The Book of Job: Introduction, Commentary, and Reflections. The New Interpreter s Bible, vol. 4. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996. Wharton, James A. Job. Westminster Bible Companion. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1999. Other Studies Gutierrez, Gustavo. On Job: God-Talk and the Suffering of the Innocent. Mary Knoll: Orbis Books, 1994. Hester, David. Job. Interpretation Bible Studies. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. Murphy, Roland E. The Book of Job: A Short Reading. New York: Paulist Press, 1999. Newsom, Carol. The Book of Job: A Contest of Moral Imaginations. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. Perdue, Leo G. and Gilpin, W. ed. The Voice from the Whirlwind: Interpreting the Book of Job. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992. Proverbs Commentaries Clifford, Richard. Proverbs. Old Testament Library. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1999. Davis, Ellen. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. Westminster Bible Companion. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000. Farmer, Kathleen. Who Knows What Is Good? A Commentary on the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

6 Fontaine, Carole. Proverbs. In Women s Bible Commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1998. Horne, Milton. Proverbs-Ecclesiastes. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2003. Van Leeuwen, Raymond C. Proverbs. In New Interpreter s Bible, vol. 5. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Other Studies Camp, Claudia V. Wisdom and the Feminine in the Book of Proverbs. Sheffield: Almond, 1985. Dell, Katharine. The Book of Proverbs in Social and Theological Context. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2006. Fontaine, Carole. Smooth Words: Women, Proverbs, and Performance in Biblical Wisdom. London: Sheffield Academic Press, 2002. Ecclesiastes Commentaries Davis, Ellen. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. Westminster Bible Companion. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000. Farmer, Kathleen. Who Knows What Is Good? A Commentary on the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991. Fontaine, Carole. Ecclesiastes. In Women s Bible Commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1998. Horne, Milton. Proverbs-Ecclesiastes. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2003. Murphy, Roland E. Ecclesiastes. Word Biblical Commentary 23A. Waco: Word, 1992. Towner, W. Sibley. The Book of Ecclesiastes. In New Interpreter s Bible, vol. 5. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Other Studies Fox, Michael V. Qohelet and His Contradictions. JSOTSup 71. Sheffield: Almond Press, 1989. Limburg, James. Encountering Ecclesiastes: A Book for Our Time. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006. Ingram, Doug. Ambiguity in Ecclesiastes. London; New York: T&T Clark, 2006. Shields, Martin. The End of Wisdom: A Reappraisal of the Historical and Canonical Function of Ecclesiastes. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2006.